Scripture for Life

Scripture reflections for every Sunday

The New Jerusalem, illumination from the 14th-century French Cloisters Apocalypse (Metropolitan Museum of Art)

Fifth Sunday of Easter: Abandoning the 'old order'

May 14, 2022

Scripture for Life: When we listen deeply to people who suffer, we become one family; their struggles become our own and we will be impelled to join them in confronting the evil that foments such suffering.

A local resident rides a bicycle past a bomb crater as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues in the village of Demydiv, outside Kyiv, Ukraine, April 6. (CNS/Reuters/Vladyslav Musiienko)

Fourth Sunday of Easter: In a time of tribulation

by Mary M. McGlone

May 7, 2022

Scripture for Life: Today, in this moment of history, these readings take on a radical character and describe the demanding depth of our Christian vocation. We remember that following our shepherd will lead us where he goes: into the heart of conflict and suffering.

Third Sunday of Easter: Once and forever

by Mary M. McGlone

Apr 30, 2022

Scripture for Life: John really wants us to look to the call of the first disciples and, in light of that, to understand that the Gospel ends with our call to discipleship.

Jesus and St. Thomas with the words of Jesus in Latin, "See my hands," on a stained-glass window in Notre-Dame-du-Rosaire Church in Saint-Ouen, France (Wikimedia Commons/GFreihalter)

Sunday of Divine Mercy: Thomas' great faith

by Mary M. McGlone

Apr 23, 2022

Scripture for Life: Thomas reminds us that honestly facing our doubts can open us to greater faith. The courage Thomas showed in doubting allowed the risen Christ to reveal God's face in a new and fuller way.

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Fifth Sunday of Easter: Abandoning the 'old order'

Fourth Sunday of Easter: In a time of tribulation

Third Sunday of Easter: Once and forever

Sunday of Divine Mercy: Thomas' great faith

Easter Sunday: Faith is always a risk

Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion: Power of undying love

Fifth Sunday of Lent: Invited into new life

Fourth Sunday of Lent: The God of parties

Third Sunday of Lent: Rethink ideas about God

Second Sunday of Lent: Invited to awe and wonder

First Sunday of Lent: We are tempted like Jesus was

Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Speak less, listen more

Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time: We must believe in Jesus' vision

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Jesus' contraposition

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time: A contrast of transformation

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time: All creation is prophetic

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time: The Spirit of the Lord anoints us

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time: The hour has come

The Baptism of the Lord: Be like Jesus, trust the Spirit

The Epiphany of the Lord: Look to the Magi as models

The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) Mass at Dawn: God's entry into everydayness

Fourth Sunday of Advent: 'Blessed are you who believe!'

Third Sunday of Advent: A fiesta of love and liberation

Second Sunday of Advent: Take the road of transformation

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